The Emerald Gem

It was such a pleasure getting to meet and hang out with Ollella during day 2 of Belltown Bloom!

Ollella was a finalist for this years NPR Tiny Desk Contest with her song "Tea Kettle Tea" a powerful song that shares a moving story which has resonated with her audience.

We had fun chatting about our favorite foods, how Ollella found her way to pursing a career in music, her influences and so much more!

Catch Ollella this Thursday at Tractor Tavern where she will be showcasing her latest album out this year!

I had so much fun getting to hang out with Aryana during day 2 of Belltown Bloom! I was surprised to discover Aryana was a teacher during the pandemic! so much respect to her and its part of why I love getting to do this job because I learn so much about the folks I admire from afar!

We talked about brunch, finding the power of music during the pandemic, mental health and the importance of treating yourself and so much more!

Catch Aryana at Capitol Hill Block Party this year and listen to her latest release "Didn't Think"

Hillary is a badass, and I said badass probably over a dozen times in this episode because of it. She fronts Linda From Work and is also the manger, social media director and primary song writer for the band. I admire her ability to juggle so much as an entrepreneur with a creative business.

We had fun talking about some of the struggles and challenges we face as entrepreneurs, why we love music why the work is worth it and so much more!

Catch Linda From Work performing at Bumnbershoot this year and follow them on Spotify and instagram!!

Nate Louis has been a mover of the Seattle music scene for years. From his podcast "Raised on Rhythm" to his weekly show calendar listings through Bands of Seattle, Nate has been a champion for supporting local artists in Seattle.

He is respected around the city and I am grateful to call him a friend and to have gotten brilliant advice and support over the years.

We had a great chat talking about how bands find their way in todays music business, what makes certain artists sensational, Seattle and so much more

I got to hang out with Talker while she was in town for Belltown Bloom from LA!

We had a blast talking about how we found our way to music, what we would do if we had to break a car window, how we maintain perspective on this path and so much more!

Listen to Talker's new album on Spotify and follow her on Instagram! She returns to Seattle on July 18th w/ La Fonda at Fun House!

I had so much fun getting to hang out with Shayla during Belltown Bloom!

Shayla comes form a family of artists and has been the bass player for Linda From Work for the last two years. Linda From Work is one of the most hard working bands in Seattle having just completed their first western half tour of the U.S. and performing at festivals this year including Number Shoot, Capitol Hill Block Party and Bias Boombox

Follow Linda From Work on Spotify and check out their instagram to stay up to date!

A few weeks ago I got to hang out with Shay De Castro when she came to town to perform at Cafe Racer! Shay is an established techno DJ who lived in Seattle after leaving her hometown of Boise post high school graduation. Since then, Shay has traveled the world through her music performing for audiences across Europe, North and Central America.

Originally from Boise, Shay found her way to music after picking up the drums at age 4. By Age 10 she taught herself guitar and quickly found her way to techno after getting into gauge music! Shay claims there is a natural pipe-line from grunge to techno! Shay has an incredible future ahead of her and has already achieved so much, most recently announcing a release through Mau5trap after performing at Beyond Wonderland.

Shay had so much to share from living abroad in Mexico, to her success as a DJ and how she has grown to be such a kind, introspective, loving person. Follow Shay De Castro on instagram and listen to her latest releases on Spotify.

Weep Wave was my introduction to the Seattle music scene when I moved here from Austin Tx in 2020. I found their tape "Amassing A Mess" at Easy Street Records in West Seattle and saw their live show just a couple weeks before the shutdown.

Weep Wave is releasing their latest vinyl record "Speck" Friday April 5th with a release show to kick off their 2024 Spring Tour at Sunset Tavern.

I enjoyed getting to chat with Dillion about music, touring adventures, the power of bringing people together and so much more!

Follow Weep Wave on Instagram and listen to Meier latest singles on streaming, my current favorite is Rebirth

A couple weeks ago I got to meet and hang out with Seattle singer-songwriter Natalie Hanes.

Natalie is originally from North Carolina and moved out to Seattle to start a new life and to pursue a career in music. Here in Seattle she has found community, growth and a new home. She has released 3 EPs and 3 singles over the last few years and will be returning to the studio this Summer to record her 4th EP!

Natalie's music is enveloping. Her voice is angelic and the messages in her music are easy to follow with straight forward lyrics which I love! to quote "my shit's good" and I agree! She has a bright future and im looking forward to her next EP and to see where music will take her!

Be sure to follow Nataliehanesmusic on Instagram and listen to her music on Spotify @ Natalie Hanes

I had a blast getting to meet and hang out with Ives, an up and coming Alternative Rock Musician local to Seattle.

Ives inaugural release 'Angel Arc' brings a high octane experience resembling the powerful sound of Paramore. I am so excited to see where Ives takes her art as she has a vision, drive, passion and a need to create music.

We talked about our short/long term goals, the journey that we are on as musicians, the power of believing in yourself and so much more!